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Toyota Highlander 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Toyota Highlander: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

216Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
10Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
33Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System54 complaints

54 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility43 complaints

43 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V689000.

Brakes30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control22 complaints

22 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 10V017000, 10V023000.

Steering21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V168000.

Engine14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 10V035000, 10V036000, 13V123000.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 13V014000, 14V743000, 16V396000.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V017000Reported January 21, 2010 - 2,230,661 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on January 21, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 2,230,661 vehicles across all affected models.

10V023000Reported January 27, 2010 - 1,126,915 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on January 27, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 1,126,915 vehicles across all affected models.

10V035000Reported February 3, 2010 - 271,417 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 271,417 vehicles across all affected models.

10V036000Reported February 3, 2010 - 153,418 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 153,418 vehicles across all affected models.

13V014000Reported January 16, 2013 - 3,235 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 3,235 vehicles across all affected models.

13V123000Reported April 9, 2013 - 7,525 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 7,525 vehicles across all affected models.

14V168000Reported April 9, 2014 - 1,486,413 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 1,486,413 vehicles across all affected models.

14V743000Reported November 19, 2014 - 3,233 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 3,233 vehicles across all affected models.

15V689000Reported October 22, 2015 - 1,814,284 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 22, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,814,284 vehicles across all affected models.

16V396000Reported June 2, 2016 - 7,749 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 7,749 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA18006Opened November 16, 2018 - Closed April 2, 2024

Steering Column Separation. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA18006Opened November 16, 2018 - Closed April 2, 2024

Steering Column Separation. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE18005Opened May 4, 2018 - Closed November 20, 2018

Upper Steering Column Separation. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE18005Opened May 4, 2018 - Closed November 20, 2018

Upper Steering Column Separation. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20092
201030
201110
20127
201316
201427
201518
201613
201720
201822
201910
202010
202110
20227
20235
20245
20252
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.